Bhubaneswar:A prominent Member of Parliament from the Biju Janata Dal (BJD), Munna Khan has reportedly tendered his resignation from the BJD Minority Community Committee and the position of South Zone Coordinator of the BJD Minority Cell.
This sudden move has sent ripples through the political landscape of Odisha, triggering a wave of speculation about the underlying reasons.
The Minority Community Committee, established on May 5th, aimed to strengthen the party’s outreach to minority communities. Recent developments saw Dilip Tirkey appointed as the convenor of this committee.
Sources close to the matter indicate that Munna Khan today visited Naveen Niwas, the residence of BJD Supremo Naveen Patnaik, where he is believed to have expressed dissatisfaction regarding certain internal party affairs. However, the specifics of these grievances remain undisclosed.
Shri Khan’s resignation from both the committee and the South Zone Coordinator role has left many within the party and the public perplexed. As of now, Munna Khan has not issued any official statement to clarify his decision, further fueling the speculation.
The abrupt departure raises crucial questions about the potential impact on the BJD’s minority outreach efforts, particularly in the southern regions of the state. Political analysts are closely observing the situation to determine the ramifications of this resignation on the party’s internal dynamics and its relationship with minority communities.
The BJD leadership has yet to officially comment on the matter, leaving room for further developments and clarifications in the coming days. The political circles in Odisha are keenly awaiting an official statement from both Munna Khan and the BJD regarding the reasons behind this significant resignation.